By Jennifer Folsom – NBC News 03/12/2020 “…Chang is also the mom of two sons, ages 10 and 13. “Wash your hands, then keep your hands out of your face, and cough into your elbow,” Chang said. “We make hand washing enjoyable, humming or singing whatever is in their head at the time.”…” Read the READ MORE
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White House, Warren Farrell mull fix to ‘boy crisis’
By Cheryl K. Chumley – The Washington Times 03/06/2020 “… Warren Farrell, co-author of “The Boy Crisis,” says America has a problem with males and it’s one that goes like this: They’re not being raised to be men. And how true that is. Today’s boys are being taught that masculinity is a disease. …” Read READ MORE
Your Kids Are Heavier Than You Think
By Susana Martinez-Conde – Scientific American 03/04/2020 “… New research ties parents’ misperceptions of their offspring’s weight to childhood obesity. …” Read the entire article: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/illusion-chasers/your-kids-are-heavier-than-you-think/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Half of Australian adolescent boys are using protein powder, study shows
By James Purtill – ABC News 03/04/2020 “… Half of boys aged 14-16 are using muscle-building protein supplements, according to study that surveyed students at a Victorian high school. …” Read the entire article: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/half-of-australian-adolescent-boys-using-protein-powder/12026488 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Children who don’t get enough sleep may have a higher risk of mental health problems
By AsiaOne 03/09/2020 “… Boys who slept the least hours had an increased risk of developing behavioural problems, and both boys and girls who slept the least had a higher risk of future emotional problems. …” Read the entire article: https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/children-who-dont-get-enough-sleep-may-have-higher-risk-mental-health-problems The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Should You Worry If Your Son Complains of Testicle Pain?
By Health Essentials 03/05/2020 “… “When kids are playing sports or messing around, they get hit down there quite often,” says pediatric urologist Audrey Rhee, MD. But persistent pain after a kick or hit can signal trauma that requires urgent medical treatment. …” Read the entire article: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/should-you-worry-if-your-son-complains-of-testicle-pain/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Female Teacher Actually Jailed For Raping Teen Boys
By Ashe Schow – The Daily Wire 03/05/2020 “… In what appears to be a rare sentencing, a female teacher was actually jailed for a serious length of time after raping underage teen boys. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dailywire.com/news/female-teacher-actually-jailed-for-raping-teen-boys The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Healthy Men: Vaping is not an equal-opportunity problem
By Armin Brott – Tribune News Service 02/03/2020 “… And the fact that you haven’t seen much coverage of the gender difference is a big clue: the media loves male-vs-female comparisons, and when you don’t see one, it’s almost always because male victims outnumber females. …” Read the entire article: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/health/4916162-Healthy-Men-Vaping-is-not-an-equal-opportunity-problem The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Study: Children with ADHD Struggle Doing Chores Independently and Satisfactorily
By Marimac Mcrea 02/26/2020 “… Researchers expected difficulty with homework performance to go hand in hand with increased difficulty in chore performance for boys with comorbid ODD. …” Read the entire article: https://www.additudemag.com/doing-chores-with-adhd/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
It’s Their Classmates Who Are Putting Boys Off Reading
By Nick Morrison – Forbes 02/26/2020 “… Researchers said the findings suggested teachers should confront gender stereotypes in the classroom, as well as tailor classroom texts to boys’ interests and encourage fathers to read to their sons. …” Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2020/02/26/its-their-classmates-who-are-putting-boys-off-reading/#7269dc9771fc The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org